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Pre-Class Preparation Information

 

 

Month	Orientation	Starts (week of)	Ends (week of)
Jan 2009	Tue 01/06	Mon 01/12	Mon 02/16
Mar 2009	Tue 02/24	Mon 03/02	Mon 04/06
Apr 2009	Tue 04/14	Mon 04/20	Mon 05/25
Jun 2009	Tue 06/02	Mon 06/08	Mon 07/13

 

Please pre-register to avoid disappointment
Puppy and Beginner classes usually fill early!

 

Group classes give you the skills and information you need to train your dog. They also provide an excellent environment for socialization and working through distractions. We operate on the premise that dogs learn quicker and retain longer when they are rewarded for desired behaviors immediately and consistently.

Notes on discounts:

• PDX LOVES Chattanooga's rescue groups! Bring your adoption certificate and receive a $10 discount toward any training class.

• Returning students light up our lives. Remind us to discount your classes by $10.

• PDX Daycare dogs get a $10 off of any class plus $10 off on their next pass!

• Hooked on training? Your fifth class and beyond are only $50!

NEW: Clicker Magic! Clicker training is a powerful, yet gentle, way to train dogs (or any creature, including kids and spouses!). This method promotes the development of a strong bond of love and respect between dog and trainer, producing almost magical results. Feel great about yourself AND you dog and learn new skills that you can use in all of your relationships! Starting session 7! Instructor: Nancy Cambron

Head Start: for puppies 2-5 months old. This is where puppies learn to learn. We cover puppy basics including crate training, house breaking, grooming, teething, nutrition, exercise, equipment, and lots of socialization to build a great foundation for a confident, reliable dog. We also begin obedience work with sit, down, come, and walking on leash without pulling. This is a revolving class, so it always begins next week! Instructor: Nancy Miller

Really Reliable Recall: 3-week focus course! Easy-to-follow steps to train your dog to come when it really counts, in an emergency. Learn how to build trust and ensure safety. Once trained, the recall works immediately in any situation, no matter what your dog is doing. He doesn’t think, he doesn’t decide, he just comes to you. Please note: please schedule this class when you can attend all three weeks. No discounts apply. For dogs of all ages. Instructor: Nancy Cambron

Manners Matter: for young dogs 5-18 months old. Real-world application of cutting edge techniques to build a better puppy. We use fun and games to improve your puppy's self control and understanding of how to make good choices. You will learn to teach your dog to sit, down, come, and stay, and troubleshoot common issues like pulling on leash, barking and jumping on people, charging through doors, nipping, and inappropriate chewing. Instructor: Julie Jones-Thornton

Beginning Obedience: A well-mannered dog is a joy forever! This entry-level class is geared toward dogs over 18 months old. The goal is to develop your skills as a trainer while teaching your dog obedience fundamentals. We cover important and useful behaviors including sit, down, come, stay, heel, wait, leave it, proper greetings, and more. Instructor: Nancy Miller

Family Puppy Obedience: for young dogs 5-18 months old. Obedience fundamentals including sit, down, come, stay, and lots of loose-leash walking. You will learn how to use body language and effective motivation techniques and timing. This class is geared toward larger, high-energy dogs (German Shepherds, Labs, Goldens, etc.) with handlers who enjoy a dynamic, energetic class with a bit of kick. Instructor: Tom Cawood

Family Dog Obedience: this class compliments the Family Puppy class, and is geared toward larger, high-energy dogs over 12 months old or already have some training. You and your dog will learn or improve on all the foundation skills: heeling on leash, sit, down, come, and stay, in a variety of applications (waiting politely by doors, stairs, or dinner, loading into and out of crates or vehicles), and with increasing levels of distractions. Instructor: Tom Cawood

Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog: This is an advanced class that prepares both ends of the leash to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dogs International certification exams. Test items include polite greeting behavior with people & dogs, appearance & grooming, focusing with distractions, working comfortably around medical equipment and institutional environments, building confidence for a short separation from the handler, plus sit, down, come, and stay on command in highly distracting situations. Instructor: Nancy Cambron

Intermediate Obedience/Competition Rally: Rally Obedience is fast-paced, challenging, and loads of fun. You’ll learn 50 different exercises, utilizing advanced attention and heelwork, fronts, and finishes. We’ll introduce jumps, backing, and more difficult self-control exercises with props, toys, and treats. It’s a great way to continue your education, improve your training skills, and have fun with your dog. For those interested in competing, we work all of the exercises in Novice, Advanced, and Excellent levels as well as coursework from sequence training to entire run-throughs. Instructors: Nancy Miller and Angie Jennings

Agility 1: Foundations: The foundation work covered in this class is essential for a great experience in the sport of agility, or just having a boatload of fun with your dog. You will learn about circle work, directional signals, socialization in a highly-charged environment, building anticipation into control positions (sit, down, stand), and infusing enthusiasm into your training sessions. This class is guaranteed to improving your communication and trainer skills. There are no age restrictions. It is the entry level into our Agility curriculum, and required as a pre-requisite to Beginning Agility. Instructor: Julie Jones-Thornton

Agility 2: Obstacles: This class introduces each obstacle used in AKC agility, including all jumps (broad, non-winged, winged, tire), contacts (dog walk, A-frame, table, teeter), and tunnels (open and closed). Dogs must be at least 9 months old and have completed the Agility Foundations class and been recommended for progression. Emphasis is placed on safety and excellence from the start to ensure a positive and motivational experience. Instructor: Becky Sullivan

Agility 3: Sequences: This class is designed to prepare dog/handler teams for AKC agility trials. Topics include sequencing obstacles, leading out, crosses, proofing, and working up to full competition jump height. Prerequisite is completion of a beginning agility class and recommendation by a PDX instructor. Because we work off-leash, dogs must be able to demonstrate reliable sit, down, come, and stay with a variety of distractions. Instructor: Becky Sullivan & Andrea Ferguson

Agility 4: Competition: This drop-in class is designed for teams already competing in agility, who are looking to refine skills, build drive, increase distance, and strengthen teamwork. Students should be fluent on all obstacles, including weaves and teeter, and be reliable off-leash with a variety of distractions. Instructor: Bev Kriewald

Intro to Flyball: (offered by the Chattanooga Chomp Flyball Club): Flyball is an exciting team sport made to order for high energy dogs that love to run. This class is designed to teach flyball skills in preparation for tournament competition with the Chattanooga Chomp Flyball Club.

Please note: classes without at least 4 students will be cancelled. Classes are limited to 10 dog/handler teams.

To Register for group training classes

Call (423-870-7740) or Email us to see if space is available.

Complete an application. You can fill this in online, then print and sign.

Fax or mail your application and shot records. Payment is due by the first night of class.